Muhammadiyah Appreciates Jokowi's Brave Steps To Reconcile Russia-Ukraine

President Joko Widodo and Mrs. Iriana inspect the ruins of the Lipky Apartment complex in Irpin City, Ukraine on Wednesday (29/6/2022). ANTARA/HO-Laily Rachev - Press Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat/pri.

JAKARTA - General Secretary of Muhammadiyah Central Executive Abdul Mu'ti appreciated President Joko Widodo (Jokowi)'s bold steps to reconcile Russia and Ukraine through a visit to the two leaders of the two countries.

"We appreciate the bold steps taken by President Jokowi for Russia-Ukraine peace. President Jokowi's steps are an implementation of the mandate of the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution so that Indonesia can participate in creating world peace," said Abdul Mu'ti, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, June 29.

He also prayed that in carrying out the peace mission, President Jokowi and his entourage would always be given protection and safety by Allah SWT and that peace efforts could also be achieved.

Abdul Mu'ti explained that the war between Russia and Ukraine must be stopped immediately because it has caused many casualties, not only soldiers, but also civilians.

In fact, he continued, apart from the damage to infrastructure, the Russo-Ukrainian war also had a direct impact on the world economy, including Indonesia.

"Therefore, the war must be stopped immediately," said Abdul Mu'ti.

Regarding Indonesia's role in the conflict between the two countries, according to Abdul Mu'ti, Indonesia could play a bigger role as a facilitator and mediator of dialogue for Russia and Ukraine. The opportunity to play a big role, he said, is owned by Indonesia because it has good relations with Russia and Ukraine.

"Indonesia can play a bigger role as a facilitator and mediator of dialogue, given Indonesia's good relations with Russia and Ukraine," he said.

Currently, President Jokowi, accompanied by First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo and a limited entourage, has arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine.

In the photos sent by the Press Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat, when he arrived in Kyiv, the President was escorted by members of the Presidential Security Force (Paspampres) and a number of Ukrainian soldiers carrying long barrels and wearing pins or small badges in the form of the Indonesian-Ukrainian flag.

At 15.00 local time, President Jokowi was greeted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Maryinsky Palace, Kyiv, Ukraine.

When President Jokowi got out of the vehicle, Zelenskyy seemed to be waiting at the palace door. The two countries' leaders then extended their hands to shake hands and greet each other.